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Enjoy a special Canal Tour in Amsterdam

Ask anybody that lives here. They’ll all agree. Amsterdam is at its best from the water.

On the cobblestone streets — where pedestrians, bicycles, cars and trams swerve and hurtle past — the city often overwhelms. That falls away the minute you get on the waterways. There, you can relax, sit back and watch the city float by.

The canals were dug in the 17th century, when the merchants of Amsterdam controlled a trading empire that stretched around the world. These waterways formed the arteries of that empire, with the commerce and people from almost every continent flowing through them.

Since then, every generation has left its mark on this engineering marvel and work of art, as well as the buildings beside them.

Today the whole canal system is a UNESCO world heritage site, lined with over 8500 monumental buildings. That means wherever you go, there is always something to see. Even after ten years on the water, this place still takes our breath away.

In short, when you come to Amsterdam a boat tour has to be on your list.

From November 1, 2017 until March 31, 2018 the Boat Trips by Locals tours will be organized by our partners:
Vaartuig and Sloepvrienden.
In February 2018 there won't be any Boat Trips by Locals tours.

It's already possible to make private bookings for the new season, but please keep in mind we won't be able to respond right away, because of our winter break. You can schedule your tour in our calendar and get the confirmation a little bit later.